Know the signs
Leukaemia symptoms can be hard to spot. Knowing what to look for could save your life or someone else’s.
Six symptoms to watch for
While symptoms vary from person to person, there are six key signs we ask people to remember:
Unexplained weight loss
Unexplained bruising or bleeding
Persistent fatigue
Frequent infections
Shortness of breath
Fever or night sweats
Having one or more of these doesn’t mean you have leukaemia. But it’s worth speaking to your GP – especially if they’re getting worse or not going away.
“I never thought feeling tired all the time was anything serious. Spot Leukaemia helped me realise I needed to see my doctor.”
Why symptoms are missed
Leukaemia symptoms are often mistaken for flu, menopause, or simply feeling run down. Many people put off going to the GP or are misdiagnosed.
Our campaign works to raise awareness so that both the public and GPs can spot the signs sooner.
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